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Whitchurch roundabout to close for resurfacing work in September
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (285+ words) A busy roundabout is set to close for resurfacing work. The closure will affect the Newport Road and Bridgewater Street roundabout in Whitchurch, with work taking place from September 21 to 25 as part of Shropshire Council’s 2026/27 resurfacing programme. The road will…...
Jake Fisher leads Olympic-distance field at Whitchurch triathlon
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (215+ words) Alderford Lake became the focus of national endurance sport as athletes took on swimming, cycling and running challenges during the latest Alderford Triathlon. Sunday's programme included the UK Triathlon National Olympic Championship, giving the Whitchurch area the opportunity to host…...
Free library installed at new Whitchurch development to bring neighbours together
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (284+ words) A new community book-sharing scheme is helping to bring neighbours together at a new development in Whitchurch. Barratt Homes has installed a free little library at its Talbot Place development on Tilstock Road in Whitchurch. The scheme invites residents and…...
Archbishop of Canterbury ‘sad and shocked’ after Christian festival death
2+ week, 1+ day ago (471+ words) The Archbishop of Canterbury has said she was “sad and shocked” to hear that a man died after a large sign fell at a Christian festival. Police were called to the scene at the Big Church Festival (BCF) off Washington…...
Heritage Open Days coming to town with free events for all
2+ week, 5+ day ago (215+ words) Stories of everyday life will take centre stage as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days. The national festival will include free events across Whitchurch and beyond to celebrate community, heritage, and history. The festival is brought to you by…...
'Far too high' - local swimming pool closed after due to high chemical levels
2+ week, 5+ day ago (199+ words) A local swimming pool has been closed after chemical levels were found to be “far too high”. Wem Swimming and Lifestyle Centre has been closed to the public this morning (August 25). Staff at the pool have advised the public who…...
Historic Soulton Hall to host annual St Erkenwald service in November
3+ week, 2+ day ago (307+ words) A TRADITIONAL service honouring a patron saint will return for its fourth year this autumn. The Erkenwald Service will take place at Soulton Hall near Whitchurch on Saturday, November 14. It marks the translation feast day of St Erkenwald, a seventh-century…...
Call for poppies to create 'waterfall' tribute at Shropshire church
3+ week, 5+ day ago (413+ words) A cascade of handmade poppies will soon flow in tribute to people who have died in wartime as a community group bids to create a poppy waterfall. The group in Calverhall has launched an appeal for knitted and crocheted poppies…...